Monday, June 13, 2011

It is with deep sadness that Sharon and I tell you that Cinnamon has passed away. She had a wonderful life of some 13 years.

As you can imagine, this is an emotional time for us. We're going to take a break from the website for a week. Starting next Monday, we'll have a week of rabbits for you (that were set to run this week), and then we'll see what happens from there. No decisions have been made; we're just taking it one day at a time.

Please feel free to post your comments below. If you feel like donating, please give your money, resources, or time to a local animal shelter, which is where we found Cinnamon.

And, as always, for your love and support of this website, we thank you.

My rabbit friend Bun and I were sad to hear of your loss. Cinnamon was a great inspiration in Bun's life and we have Sharon & Moose Snyder to thank (thru @nasatweetup, of all places). Bun even started to spread 'The Gospel of Disapproval' to all of his friends. Even though they had never met, Cinnamon meant a great deal to Bun. We both send hugs and warm thoughts to you and your family.

i know cinnamon would disapprove of being sad and im tryin not to its just hard for me im sorry for your loss miss sharon and mr bill i love your bun blog and i tried to be facebook friends with cinnamon but i think she disapproved of me but i still love her i am sendin over big bun hugs and love to you guys thank you for helping cinnamon have a great life and be famous on behalf of all us buns we love you guys for it

Dearest Cinnamon, you were much loved by not only by your two loving humans, but all those with whom they shared your wonderful disapproval over the years. You go to join many loved bunnies. Thank you for all the smiles. We will miss you.

Sharon and Bill, thank you for sharing your beloved Cinnamon with all of us. I am sorry for your loss. You have many wonderful memories of Cinny to help you through this difficult time.

I am so sorry to hear of your loss, it's so difficult when we must say goodbye to our babies. Cinnamon was quite the iconic bunny-her sweet little face brought joy & laughter to many! Thank you for sharing her with us; I hope you find comfort knowing she was loved by many and will truly be missed!

I'm dreadfully sorry. Cinnamon was so beautiful and clearly a bunny of great character whose place in your hearts must now be an aching void.

There's a candle burning for her here http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/message.cfm?l=eng&cid=13555477 and its page is here if others want to light their own http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=DRab

My very deepest sympathy. I'm sure you shared lots of fun and love for the time that she was with you and I'm sure she's left a great big hole where her disapproval used to sit - we don't have them for very long, but what a huge impact they make on our lives. Although this is a difficult time - you were both lucky to have found each other and shared something so precious.

I'm so sorry for your loss, I understand how painful it is to lose a little bunny. Cinnamon has brought so much joy to so many people. I have one of her pictures (the one where she is eating a carrot top) hanging on my office wall, right across the computer, so every time I raise my eyes from the monitor, I see her cute disapproving face. Has helped me get through the day.

I am so sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is when you lose a bunny who has been such a big part of your life. Cinnamon has brought joy to so many people. I have her picture hanging on the wall behind my computer monitor, so every time I raise my eyes I can see her eating a carrot top.Winston and Tina disapprove.

Sorry for your loss. I will always remember Cinnamon and her disapproving looks...she was always my favorite...she always made me smile. I will always cherrish your book and the rabbits that made it happen. I hope you will continue the "Disapproving Rabbits" as it has been an asset to the rabbit community.

Sharing your sorrow at the loss of such a spectacular bunny! Thank you for sharing so much of Cinnamon's day-to-day disapproval - she will be sorely missed by many. It is wondeful that you have such a vast archive of photos to look back on and recall such a splendid life. I hope you know that she is not "gone" - just gone on ahead! The love will remain and live in your hearts forever.

I am so sorry for your loss. Cinnamon was a beautiful bunny. Thank you for opening your hearts to us. I am still choked up about losing my baby bunny last year, so I know exactly how you feel, unfortunately.

If it is any consolation, know that us, the internet readers/commenters, are all here for you during this time.

When I am having an awful day and I am alone at night in the dark and very sad, I go to this site and it makes me laugh. It makes going to bed better. I have followed Cinnamon's shenanigans for five awesome years. My rabbit owning friends and I bought your book. Can't imagine how I'll feel when I lose my bunnehs Honey and Hendrick. My heart goes out to you. I hope you keep this site going. It keeps me going.

You have my deepest sympathies...I have two bunnies and I know how much they make my life more complete. Thank you for letting us get a glimpse into the life of sweet Cinnamon through your posts. I will certainly miss her.

Having loved and lost 11 rabbits over the past 25 years I know your sadness. Cinnamon will be sorely missed by all concerned.

My hope is you will soon find a new disapprover to bring into your lives.

You have brought much laughter into my life over the years and it is with complete selfishness that I hope you will continue to post this blog. There's a staggering number of rabbits out there waiting to share their disapproval and I think Cinnamon would be pleased that they are carrying on her work.

Deepest and heartfelt condolences from our warren! What a wonderful and long life Cinnamon had with you! I hope you will carry on her legacy with this blog when you feel ready...your beautiful, disapproving Cinnamon will never be forgotten.

I'm so sorry Cinnamon has passed. She was a wonderful pet and a family member. I lost one of my rabbits a few months ago and it was a deeply emotional time. This site helped me get over that sadness, so thank you for devoting your time and effort to maintaining it.

I have been a quiet follower of Cinnamon and the site for over five years. Having a beloved rescue bunny myself (and as a veterinarian with the desire to educate people and help bunnykind), I know how special these creatures are. I however cannot know just how special Cinnamon was to you both, and am sorry for your loss. Cinnamon touched a lot of lives, shared years of mirth, and disapproved all the way.

I am so sorry for your loss of your beloved Cinnamon. It must be so hard…

Cinnamon, we will so greatly miss you! You brought much joy and laughter over the years to so many of us, and you taught us the proper place humans hold (exceedingly low!) in the bunny universe. Your mad eatin' skillz with parsley and carrot tops are legendary.

May you have an endless supply of pancakes, nutriberries, canned pumpkin, and Bunny Grahams.

I'm so sorry. The heart misses most what it has loved best. She was precious and was truly blessed to have you as her family. After losing 4 rabbits in 2 years, I know how much you're hurting. Sending hugs for your heart.xx, shell and the bunniesps...my word verification is "binky"

I was saddened to read about Cinnamon. I'm sure you will miss her. I enjoyed getting to know her through your very funny book. Thanks for the laughter your website brings, and I hope another lucky rabbit finds its way to your home someday.--Kathleen (and Sophie the Mini-Rex)

I'm so sorry for your loss. I was so happy to see Cinnamon on the page today, then when I scrolled down to read further I was heartbroken to see she had passed. Her legacy will live on in all the visitors to Disapproving Rabbits who smiled at her photos every day.

I am so sorry to hear about dear, disapproving Cinnamon. What a beautiful and inspirational bunny. 13 years is an amazing stretch and testament to the high quality of life you have afforded her. You are all so lucky to have found each other and to have been able to enjoy (and disapprove of!) each other for so long. My thoughts are with you both. I hope your excellent work in cheering the world's lapine lovers with disapproval will continue. Be kind to yourselves this week x x

When I first log on in the morning Disapproving Rabbits is what I look at first. I hadn't see Cinnamon for a long time. Monday morning when I saw her picture I was happy to see her, but extreamly saddened to hear of her passing.

I am so, so sad. I cried yesterday and just couldn't face leaving a message. I am starting to cry again, but I must let you know that Cinnamon, you two, and all the DR family have meant everything to me through some very tough times. There is a Catholic prayer call the Hail Mary. Ever since I met Cinnamon I have always prayed it this way: Hail Mary full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners and for those of us who do not sin, especially bunnies, now and at the hour of our deaths. Holy Mary, please pray for the Life, the Livingness of this world. A little spirit has moved on, and I am very, very sad.

Losing the furry hearted members of our family leaves such a distinct and unique hole in our lives because they touch our hearts like no other. Very sorry for your sadness and loss. I will never forget Cinnamon....

Because I could not stop for Death,He kindly stopped for me;The carriage held but just bunselvesAnd bunimmortality. We slowly drove, he knew no haste, And I had put awayMy labor, and my leisure too,For his bunivility.

We passed the school, where bunnies hoppedAt recess, in the ring;We passed the fields of gazing grain,We passed the setting sun.

We paused before a house that seemedA swelling of the ground;The roof was scarcely visible,The cornice but a mound.

Since then 'tis centuries, and yet eachFeels shorter than the dayI first surmised the horses' headsWere toward buneternity.

With apologies to Emily Dickenson; I have always thought this is one of the nicest poems about passing on. RIP Cinnamon.

I can't say anything that hasn't been said before. I'm so glad that Cinnamon had such a wonderful life with NNB and Sharon. She a special rabbit and you guys are special people for taking such great care of her and for sharing her with the rest of us. Thank you.

I`m so sorry to hear. I thoroughly enjoyed the photos and memories you shared with us through the blog. So much thanks to you and also to Cinnamon for disapproving and inspiring rabbits and rabbit owners everywhere to begin the documentation of disapprovals.

Kairi, Puck, and I wish to express our deepest sympathies on the passing of Queen Cinnamon over the Rainbow Bridge. The only solace we can try to give you is that she and you were both blessed to have found each other. It is so true the our animals leave pawprints on our hearts that will never go away. We all will miss Cinnamon very much.

Dear Sharon and wonderful Co.,Thank you so much for sharing Cinnamon with all of us. She had a most wonderful life indeed since you met her at the shelter. She had definitely blessed your lives as well as ours (and she even had a book deal and appeared in all manner of merchandise) -- what an exceptional bun!! Amongst bunnies (and humans), she must have been envied. Above all, she was much loved and blessed.Thinking of you and hoping you can continue with this fantastic legacy in Cinnamon's name.

RIP Cinnamon. She was an inspiration to all and her public life benefitted so many other buns who were adopted as a result of people who would never have thought about adopting a house rabbit going down to the shelter and doing so. I miss my Fuzzy Bunny still more than words can say. He had his moment of fame as a Disapproving Rabbit several years ago, so I guess he lives on in infamy...

Cinnamon will be sorely missed. But she brightened the lives of uncounted families who would never have thought of have a rabbit as a house pet that became bun parents because of her antics. My Fuzzy Bunny had his moment of Disapproving Fame some years ago, and then passed to the Rainbow Bridge later that year. I miss him so and I'm sure your hearts are breaking as well.

I'm terribly sorry to hear about Cinnamon - 13 years is fantastic for a bunny. Take comfort in the fact that you cared deeply and loved her and I'm sure she loved you back. It's never easy and I know just how you must be feeling. I've had to say goodbye to several of my own rescue buns over the years. I just loved looking at the website and seeing the disaproving buns! I will burn some incense and light a candle for Cinnamon. xxx

I am deeply sorry for your loss. Cinnamon was a great inspiration to rabbits everywhere and will be missed by all.... May you and your family find happy memories of Cinnamon during this difficult time. RIP Cinnamon.... May God rest your little precious bunny soul...

Cinnamon was a beautiful and wonderful rabbit that made me fall in love with rabbits. I am sure she is already planning her next life and will come back to you in some way quite soon. Her memory will live on and has brough so much joy to people. Cinnamon I hope you are finding all the canned pumpkin you can eat right know. Kit

So sorry for your loss. Cinnamon was beautiful and was fortunate to have had such caring owners. It's no wonder she lived to such an advanced age. May all the wonderful memories you have of her comfort you at this very difficult time.

So sorry to learn about Cinnamon's passing. She set the bar of diapproval -- and laughter for us Stoopid Hoomins -- incredibly high. We will understand if you need a little longer to mourn before deciding whether to continue DA in The Big C's memory ...

hi we've been watching cinnamon for quite a while now and we want to tell you how very sorry we are that he has left us. he leaves a whole in everyone's heart.we hope he left in peace.thank you cinnamon for being with us for so long god bless you little guy always,amy ,baby bella,melvin from bunspace,

So very sorry to hear that you lost Cinnamon. I hope it brings you some small measure of peace to know that she had a wonderful, happy life with you and that she brought many smiles to bunnylovers all over the world. xoxoxo

Cinnamon touched by life in so many ways and made a huge difference in my quality of life. I look forward to your wonderful website, and own your book. I will miss Cinnamon greatly and watching the videos of her antics on Sundays. Cinnamon inspired me adopt a girl mini-rex who is a spitting image of Cinnamon but mini-form her. I urge you to continue the website it is my fix for humor for bunny humor for the week.We are so sorry for your loss--Cinnamon was a larger than life bunny and will be sorely missed. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

I am very sorry to hear this. A few years ago, a friend sent me a funny video called "Cinnamon eating Parsley," and that got me reading Birdchick's blog. And one day I found a picture of a very handsome Boston Terrier, so I began reading his Mether's blog. And lo and behold, under these influences I became a birder. All because of Cinnamon. So thanks, and sincere condolences. She was beautiful.

Don't worry about Cinnamon - my Red is already there and he will look after her. He has a thing for big girl rexes and since he's in charge of Elahrairah's hole digging brigade, she'll have a nice cozy burrow. Thank you for sharing her with us!

Cinnamon will live on through her (and yours Sharon and Bill!!) inspiration to us all. She is the reason my husband and I have adopted our Rory and Moko (and before that, Lucky). And why we continue to volunteer for the Vancouver Rabbit Rescue & Advocacy (VRRA.org) where our buns appointed us as their slaves for life.

Queen Cinny will live on forever, because of your efforts, and her indomitable spirit! Thank you Sharon, Bill, and Cinnamon for everything you gave us.

I am so sorry to hear about Cinnamon. Nothing I say can make it better, but know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Cinnamon brought a smile to my face each time she made a new post or disapproved of something. Thank you so much for sharing Cinnamon and your life with us. She is already greatly missed.

I'm so sorry. Cinnamon has brought me many good times and laughter, and I'm sure she brought you even more. My thoughts and prayers. I'm sure she's disapproving on all of us humans from above (but I bet she may finally approve of bunny heaven itself!)

I came to know Cinnamon through your YouTube channel. The first video I saw of her was the one where she was eating the carrot top. I watched it over and over; it made me smile ear to ear. Pancakes, pumpkin and Nutriberries--Cinnamon was quite the connoisseur.I am sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl; you will remain in my prayers. Please take comfort in knowing that Cinnamon brought happiness to many, many people.

I was so sorry to read via CuteOverload, of your loss of your beloved Cinnamon. No matter how long and full their lives, we're never really ready for this to happen. Cinnamon was a beautiful critter, one who brought untold numbers of people laughter.

i am so sorry for your loss of dear, dear cinnamon. she was such a beautiful rabbit. the two of you gave her an incredible amount of love and devotion. thank you for sharing the blessing of this awesome bunny with the world. she gave me many laughs! rebecca:)

I'm so sorry to hear of Cinnamon's trip OTRB but I know her legacy will live on in this blog. She's been a wonderfully disapproving (!!) inspiration to many and I know she'll continue to leave her mark.

I'm so sorry to hear this. Losing a 13 year old child is impossibly difficult... our thoughts and prayers are with you. We've celebrated the blessing of being loved (however subtly) by our bunnies through the years by regularly reading DR. Thank you for all the laughs, smiles, and company.

Sharon and Bill, my deep sympathy on the loss of Cinnamon. Hopefully the thought of seeing Cinnamon's furry face by the rainbow bridge/in the veggie garden in the sky just before it settles into THAT LOOK of disapproval for fun will help ease the pain at least a little. Take care of yourselves, and again, you have my sympathies.

On behalf of bunnies everywhere, we thank Cinnamon for her courageous and unwavering disapproval under even the most pleasant circumstances.

Seriously, Cinnamon had an amazing life and her influence cannot be underestimated. Through Sharon and Bill, Cinnamon's impact on encouraging rabbit rescue and adoption, proper care, and spreading the word that rabbits make wonder pets has made a difference in what must be thousands of lives, both human and bunny.

On behalf of bunnies everywhere, we thank Cinnamon for her courageous and unwavering disapproval, displayed even under the most pleasant circumstances.

But seriously, thank you Sharon, Bill and Cinnamon for spreading the word about rabbit rescue and adoption, proper rabbit care, and just how wonderful bunnies are to have in the home. In all likelihood, Cinnamon directly saved thousands of bunny lives.

I am sorry for your loss, it is always hard to loved one. Cinnamon's picture has adorned my husband's cubical for some time now, he jokingly uses it when he has to disapprove of a subordinate's proposal, it has helped him keep a positive environment at work. Thank you for sharing your bunny with us.

My condolences for your loss. 13 years is a good long life for a bun, and you doubtless gave her a happy home. Sadly this probably makes it even harder for those that loved her to say goodbye with so many years' bunny memories everywhere around them. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and doubtless your Cinnamon bun is looking down on our sadness with quiet disdain, wondering why the fuss when she is in a happy place with carrots and no old age and our world is still so full of wonderful things (dandelions, carrots, bunny friends etc). May you find peace and a way to hold onto those happy memories.

My heart broke as soon as I saw precious Cinnamon's picture. I knew what it meant before I even read the post. What a wonderful life she lived with you guys. Thank you so much for sharing a part of her with us. My appreciation, love, and delight for rabbits grew because of her and this site. I am so sorry for your loss. May she enjoy life at the Rainbow Bridge.

Cinnamon was well loved not only by her people in the house but everyone here, despite being given up once when you found her in the shelter she obviously went on to have one of the best bunny lives. I hadn't checked on the site regularly for awhile and I needed a cute rabbit pic so I came here, the day of the post with Cinnamon's regal pose. I thought "Another pancake episode perhaps?" but then saw the words. I disapprove of the scenario but I greatly approve of how well she was cared for in her long life.

I am so so sorry to hear of your loss. It is so heartwrenching to say goodbye to a beloved companion. She was a lucky bunny to have you and it is obvious the feeling was mutual. What a fantastic, long life you gave your dear Cinnamon.

13 years is a good long life, it means you took very good care of Cinnamon, she brought so much joy to us all, and she will be missed terribly. I wish you and you husband much love and understanding during this hard time for you both. Cinnamon was a beautiful loving character, as are all the rabbits I have ever known. Best wishes!

Cinnamon single-handedly conquered a huge corner of the internet. Every bunny on the net knows Cinnamon. It shows that a bunny and her humans with some talent and a great spirit can influence a part of the world.Animals only have a few short years, and when they have a sweet human to share, they have lived a worthy life. be proud of the time you shared.

I am so sorry to hear about Cinnamon's passing. Please take a little joy in knowing that he is safe and happy at the Rainbow Bridge with all our other bunnies. My Bucky passed away early this year as well, and it really left a truly awful gaping hole in my heart. Take care through the miles...Bucky's mama.

My sympathy for your loss. I have been there and I know it doesn't really go away, it just gets easier to work through. I'm honored that I got to meet Cinnamon once, at a book signing in Indiana. She had the softest coat I think I've ever felt. I'll give my own buns an extra cuddle today in Cinnamon's memory.

Our lives were as nothing before your unrelenting disdain. Know that despite your absence, we will always understand that our existence is only (barely!) tolerated, never condoned, and always ferociously disapproved of.

Dear Sharon and Bill, I just heard about Cinnamon and am heartsick for you. She was a dear, beautiful soul and I know how special she was to you. When you lose a loved one, you never really get over it, but eventually you get through it. My deep sympathy. Kristin

I am so sorry about your loss of Cinnamon. I can not imagine the pain this brings you...I can't think about the day when I will lose my Bunny Fou Fou and Dorian Gray. Rabbits are amazing pets and friends.

I hope that you will always remember Cinnamon and all the wonderful times you shared. It's a blessing that you had her in your life.

I'm sorry for your loss. As a pet owner and animal lover, I understand what you're going through, as do so many others. But 13 years, wow, what a long life for a bunny! And I'm sure it was a very wonderful, blessed life :)

In the age of the internet, Im sure Cinnamon has managed to do her part, more than anyone else yet, to bring attention to the joy of bunny ownership. I imagine countless shelter buns found loving homes with new families inspired by the disapproving rabbit phenomenon. Not to many critters can say they accomplished so much, and gave back so much to the good of their species! Congrats on giving a great life to such a iconic furbaby- She will be missed!

I am so sorry to hear of Cinnamon's passing. I have so enjoyed your pictures and commentary about Cinnamon over the years and appreciate what a sad time this must be for you. I love this blog - one of my all-time favorites and I hope you continue to post in some fashion when/if you feel moved to do so. My thoughts are with you. Our animal friends truly make life worthwhile. ~ Amy

R.I.P Cinnamon, you have been such an inspiration for my bunnies and me. So glad you had a wonderful 13 years, God bless your soul and may you shine down from the Garden above and protect your family from harm. Bunny kisses from me and my bunnies to you adn your family, you will surely be deeply missed! Big love from Malaysia. :) xox

I am so sorry for your loss. I know that Cinnamon will always have a special place in ALL our hearts because she brought us the world of disapproving rabbits - outside of our own, of course. Thank you for bringing her into our lives.

Sharon & Bill: I can't believe it's been 5 years since I had the privledge of writing about Cinnamon & your book for msnbc. While I never got to meet her, Cinnamon made my days brighter and the Internet a happier place to be. I'm so sorry for your loss, and grateful you shared Cinnamon with the world.Best,Helen Popkinhttp://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21462043/ns/technology_and_science-tech_and_gadgets/t/forget-google-bunnies-rule-internet/